US Bridges

Burtner Road over Little Bull Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 300 SE of SR 0028 · Structure no. 000000000001464

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,736
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burtner Road over Little Bull Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Burtner Road over Little Bull Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 55 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,736 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,029 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBurtner Road
CrossesLittle Bull Creek
Location300 SE of SR 0028
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.6309, -79.7308
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,736 (2024)
Projected traffic15,029 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burtner Road over Little Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Burtner Road over Little Bull Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Burtner Road over Little Bull Creek carry?

About 11,736 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Burtner Road over Little Bull Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Burtner Road over Little Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.